It was a big year for the Duchess of Cambridge. She went from glowing royal preggo to bona fide hot mama -- changing her gorgeous hair a bit along the way. And, because we literally cannot get enough of Kate Middleton, we all watched with envious eyes, loving every minute of the style evolution.

Because few things are better than a photo slideshow of the Duchess of Cambridge, here's Kate Middleton's 2013 beauty transformation. My, what a difference a year makes!